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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,800.24, 4,200.39 and 852.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,800.24, 4,200.39 and 852.46 is: 1,278.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,800.24 : 4,200.39 = 852.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,800.24/4,200.39 = 852.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,800.24x = 4,200.39 × 852.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,800.24x = 3,580,664.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,580,664.46/2,800.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,278.70

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